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“We are all better when we improve the lives of others. There are opportunities to make an impact in many ways.” Linda Mickelson Graham // Sioux Falls, SD
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We'll keep you up-to-date on exciting philanthropy developments around South Dakota. We're here to help you give back.
Investing in Potential: SDHSAA and First PREMIER Bank/Bankcard
Since 2013, the South Dakota High School Activities Association Foundation (SDHSAAF) has partnered with SDCF through endowments to ensure the future o...
Read MoreJohn & Penny Porter: Creating a Charitable Legacy through a Gift Annuity
John and Penny Porter grew up in the Pierre and Fort Pierre area. Their roots run deep near the Missouri River in central South Dakota. “We met in hig...
Read More2023 Annual Report Available Online
Within these pages, we share our 2023 Annual Report. We are grateful to feature stories of impact, compassion and giving back from the last year.
Read MoreA Time to Plan: Bonnie and Dale Larson
When asked why he and his wife set up a fund with the South Dakota Community Foundation to support their church, Dale Larson’s initial answer was that...
Read More$20,000 awarded to Lake Norden Ambulance District
The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $20,000 South Dakota Fund grant to the Lake Norden Ambulance District. Funding will ai...
Read MoreLearn how you can partner with the SDCF to make South Dakota better for generations to come.
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We help communities thrive through permanently endowed funds invested with the SDCF and managed by local Advisory Councils. Almost 80 communities have started a Community Savings Account.
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As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.
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